Is Fronteras Charter School a good school?

Fronteras Charter School ranks 75 th of 173 Alaska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Fronteras Charter School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 347 students attended Fronteras Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of Fronteras Charter School?

Students at Fronteras Charter School are 60% White, 25% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Fronteras Charter School

Summary:

Fronteras Charter School is a public charter elementary school serving 326 students in grades K-8 in Wasilla, Alaska, which is part of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic assessments, with 65.31% of students proficient or better in ASA/Science, 42.78% in English Language Arts, and 41.18% in Mathematics.

Fronteras Charter School stands out for its diverse student population, with 22.39% Hispanic students and 12.88% students of two or more races, compared to the district averages of 8.19% and 12.67%, respectively. The school has also maintained a strong ranking, placing 44th out of 176 schools in the state in the 2022-2023 school year and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Interestingly, Fronteras Charter School has an extremely low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at just 0.92%, suggesting it may serve a more affluent student population compared to nearby public schools like Pioneer Peak Elementary, Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School, and John Shaw Elementary.

Another notable aspect of Fronteras Charter School is its relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 17.1 to 18.3 over the past three school years, which is higher than the surrounding schools. This suggests a more efficient use of resources and potentially more individualized attention for students, which may contribute to the school's strong academic performance. Overall, Fronteras Charter School stands out as a high-performing, diverse, and unique educational institution in the Wasilla area.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

2315 N Seward Meridian Pky
Wasilla, AK 99654

(907) 376-2223

District: Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
75^th of 173 Alaska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,531

Student/teacher ratio: 19.2

Number of students: 347

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.7%

Hispanic:

25.4%

Two or more races:

11.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 0.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fronteras Charter School ranks better than 56.6% of elementary schools in Alaska. It also ranks 16^th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.89. (See more...)

Compare Details Fronteras Charter School ranks better than 67% of middle schools in Alaska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.99. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.7%), Hispanic (25.4%), two or more races (11.8%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fronteras Charter School is 19.2. 23 elementary schools in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fronteras Charter School is $14,531. 19 elementary schools in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fronteras Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fronteras Charter School 75^th of 173 Alaska public elementary schools. (See Fronteras Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Fronteras Charter School 30^th of 91 Alaska public middle schools. (See Fronteras Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District 8^th of 24 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Fronteras Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2009	75.31	48^th	226	78.8%
2010	78.84	35^th	229	84.7%
2011	69.15	68^th	223	69.5%
2012	53.93	123^rd	227	45.8%
2013	72.58	56^th	223	74.9%
2014	50.90	129^th	218	40.8%
2015	75.87	42^nd	246	82.9%
2017	63.73	56^th	180	68.9%
2018	65.40	61^st	186	67.2%
2019	30.32	136^th	185	26.5%
2021	69.00	50^th	173	71.1%
2022	65.09	52^nd	171	69.6%
2023	68.75	44^th	176	75.0%
2024	58.89	75^th	173	56.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Fronteras Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	29.78	120^th	159	24.5%
2021	58.15	50^th	141	64.5%
2022	60.88	44^th	143	69.2%
2023	55.82	59^th	152	61.2%
2024	52.05	67^th	142	52.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Fronteras Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	36.99	102^nd	159	35.8%
2022	60.20	51^st	148	65.5%
2023	69.39	37^th	148	75.0%
2024	55.56	64^th	150	57.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Fronteras Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2022	32.54	20^th	26	23.1%
2023	65.74	10^th	28	64.3%
2024	46.65	18^th	27	33.3%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Fronteras Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	20.67	133^rd	147	9.5%
2022	64.34	39^th	137	71.5%
2023	66.95	35^th	138	74.6%
2024	54.85	61^st	133	54.1%

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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Fronteras Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2014	24.13	99^th	138	28.3%
2015	65.12	45^th	151	70.2%
2017	71.81	19^th	88	78.4%
2018	62.72	32^nd	96	66.7%
2019	49.84	51^st	99	48.5%
2022	74.63	17^th	95	82.1%
2023	88.72	8^th	92	91.3%
2024	63.99	30^th	91	67.0%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Fronteras Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	52.38	35^th	74	52.7%
2022	74.32	12^th	66	81.8%
2024	58.94	25^th	69	63.8%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Fronteras Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	50.85	38^th	73	47.9%
2022	74.03	11^th	68	83.8%
2023	84.81	6^th	72	91.7%
2024	61.16	25^th	72	65.3%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Fronteras Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	47.38	39^th	72	45.8%
2022	66.86	16^th	69	76.8%
2023	71.40	13^th	75	82.7%
2024	69.60	16^th	74	78.4%

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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	157	2	2	13	14	0	0	188
2010	169	1	2	17	12	0	1	202
2011	191	1	4	14	12	1	0	223
2012	160	1	8	17	25	3	0	214
2013	161	3	5	22	27	2	0	220
2014	160	6	10	24	30	3	0	233
2015	177	8	10	25	26	3	0	249
2016	185	5	4	22	21	1	11	249
2017	215	4	3	27	26	0	14	289
2018	206	1	2	25	36	2	17	289
2019	221	1	3	29	38	3	15	310
2020	210	2	0	62	17	2	33	326
2021	203	3	0	55	12	3	33	309
2022	201	2	0	66	8	3	36	316
2023	197	2	0	73	9	3	42	326
2024	207	2	0	88	6	3	41	347

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fronteras Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	188	8.5	22.1	0
2010	202	11.5	17.5	0
2011	223	12.0	18.5	0
2012	214	12.0	17.8	0
2013	220	4.7	46.7	0
2014	233	13.7	16.9	0
2015	249	15.0	16.6	0
2016	249	13.0	19.1	0
2017	289	15.0	19.2	1
2018	289	15.5	18.6	1
2019	310	17.0	18.2	1
2020	326	17.0	19.1	0.9
2021	309	18.0	17.1	n/a
2022	316	17.1	18.3	n/a
2023	326	18.0	18.1	0.9
2024	347	18.0	19.2	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fronteras Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	188	8.5	22.1	0
2010	202	11.5	17.5	0
2011	223	12.0	18.5	0
2012	214	12.0	17.8	0
2013	220	4.7	46.7	0
2014	233	13.7	16.9	0
2015	249	15.0	16.6	0
2016	249	13.0	19.1	0
2017	289	15.0	19.2	1
2018	289	15.5	18.6	1
2019	310	17.0	18.2	1
2020	326	17.0	19.1	0.9
2021	309	18.0	17.1	n/a
2022	316	17.1	18.3	n/a
2023	326	18.0	18.1	0.9
2024	347	18.0	19.2	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fronteras Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$114 (0.8%)	$14,417 (99.2%)	$14,531

Data source: Alaska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fronteras Charter School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 136^th of 185 Elementary schools	Ranks 44^th of 176 Elementary schools	48.5%
Ranks 51^st of 99 Middle schools	Ranks 8^th of 92 Middle schools	42.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade Science (Fronteras Charter School)	63.6	78.6	14.9%
8th Grade Science (Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District)	48.6	41.4	7.2%
8th Grade Science (Alaska)	43.1	34.5	8.6%
All Grades Science (Fronteras Charter School)	50	71.7	21.7%
All Grades Science (Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District)	51	46.5	4.5%
All Grades Science (Alaska)	44.7	36.9	7.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	310	326	5.2%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	38	9	76.3%
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	29	73	151.7%
Pacific Islander	3	3
White	221	197	10.9%
Two or More Races	15	42	180%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	1%	0.9%	0%

Schools Near Fronteras Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAR English Language Arts (2024)							STAR Mathematics (2024)							ASA Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	STAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	STAR English Language Arts All Grades	STAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAR Mathematics All Grades	ASA Science 5th Grade	ASA Science 8th Grade	ASA Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fronteras Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	2315 N Seward Meridian Pky	Wasilla	99654	Matanuska-Susitna Borough	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District	Yes	No	No	No	(907) 376-2223	347	18	19.2		207 (59.7%)	2 (0.6%)	88 (25.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	3 (0.9%)	41 (11.8%)	58.9	75^th of 173 public elementary schools	56.6%		68.8	44^th of 176 public elementary schools	75.0%	31	31.8	46.0	50.0	48.3	46.2	33.3	42.8	27.9	42.1	42.9	46.4	50.0	46.7	41.2	67.7	60.0	65.3	$14,531	$114	$14,417
Teeland Middle School	Public	PK, KG-8	2788 N Seward Meridian Pkwy	Wasilla	99654	Matanuska-Susitna Borough	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 352-7500	657	37	17.7	36.7%	443 (67.4%)	3 (0.5%)	58 (8.8%)	6 (0.9%)	48 (7.3%)	8 (1.2%)	91 (13.9%)								(n/a)				41.8	37.6	30.2	36.8				47.4	40.0	42.0	43.2		39.1	39.1	$13,334	$1,054	$12,280
Larson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2722 E Seldon Rd	Wasilla	99654	Matanuska-Susitna Borough	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 352-2300	354	26	13.8	40.4%	218 (61.6%)	4 (1.1%)	34 (9.6%)	4 (1.1%)	39 (11.0%)	4 (1.1%)	51 (14.4%)	78	25^th of 173 public elementary schools	85.5%		74.7	31^st of 176 public elementary schools	82.4%	6	38.3	48.4	62.7				50.6	48.9	46.8	64.4				53.6	63.3		63.3	$17,109	$2,245	$14,863
Cottonwood Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	800 N Seward Meridian	Wasilla	99654	Matanuska-Susitna Borough	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 864-2100	428	27	15.8	40.0%	292 (68.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.1%)	3 (0.7%)	20 (4.7%)	1 (0.2%)	86 (20.1%)	63.6	61^st of 173 public elementary schools	64.7%		63.3	55^th of 176 public elementary schools	68.8%	6	35.4	43.5	42.4				40.5	40.9	49.3	51.5				47.3	57.4		57.4	$14,532	$972	$13,560
John Shaw Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3750 E Paradise Ln	Wasilla	99654	Matanuska-Susitna Borough	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 352-0500	483	30	15.8	41.6%	375 (77.6%)	5 (1.0%)	28 (5.8%)	3 (0.6%)	27 (5.6%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (9.1%)	85.4	15^th of 173 public elementary schools	91.3%		70.5	42^nd of 176 public elementary schools	76.1%	27	48.6	41.1	62.2				51.5	66.2	46.5	72.2				62.5	78.0		78.0	$13,883	$843	$13,040
Finger Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5981 Eek St	Wasilla	99654	Matanuska-Susitna Borough	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 864-2200	402	27	14.9	41.5%	262 (65.2%)	3 (0.7%)	38 (9.5%)	3 (0.7%)	25 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (17.7%)	47.8	96^th of 173 public elementary schools	44.5%		55.5	75^th of 176 public elementary schools	57.4%	21	24.6	29.9	53.6				36.3	33.9	30.9	46.4				37.1	53.5		53.5	$13,619	$1,424	$12,195
Birchtree Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	1675 N Nadina St.	Palmer	99645	Matanuska-Susitna Borough	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District	Yes	No	No	No	(907) 745-1831	407	22	18.8		315 (77.4%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.9%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (5.2%)	1 (0.2%)	52 (12.8%)	67.9	50^th of 173 public elementary schools	71.1%		63.2	56^th of 176 public elementary schools	68.2%	6	37.0	28.6	61.2	55.3	67.9	45.8	48.5	56.5	34.2	57.1	39.5	75.0	62.5	52.7	68.8	56.0	64.4	$16,733	$116	$16,617
Iditarod Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	455 E Carpenter Cir	Wasilla	99654	Matanuska-Susitna Borough	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 352-9100	416	25	16.6	65.6%	246 (59.1%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (10.6%)	8 (1.9%)	29 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	88 (21.2%)	35.9	115^th of 173 public elementary schools	33.5%		30.1	128^th of 176 public elementary schools	27.3%	13	17.6	20.7	42.4				26.2	29.7	21.1	48.3				32.8	55.9		55.9	$17,072	$3,548	$13,525
Tanaina Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2550 Lucille St	Wasilla	99654	Matanuska-Susitna Borough	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 352-9400	377	26	14.7	60.7%	235 (62.3%)	2 (0.5%)	25 (6.6%)	3 (0.8%)	32 (8.5%)	2 (0.5%)	78 (20.7%)	45.8	99^th of 173 public elementary schools	42.8%		39	110^th of 176 public elementary schools	37.5%	11	27.6	32.1	46.5				36.3	36.2	32.1	35.2				34.6	54.1		54.1	$16,334	$1,666	$14,668
Pioneer Peak Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1959 N Stringfield Rd	Palmer	99645	Matanuska-Susitna Borough	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 861-5700	471	32	14.9	35.0%	324 (68.8%)	3 (0.6%)	46 (9.8%)	3 (0.6%)	24 (5.1%)	5 (1.1%)	66 (14.0%)	75	30^th of 173 public elementary schools	82.7%		72.6	36^th of 176 public elementary schools	79.5%	6	46.3	35.9	53.8				44.9	46.3	52.2	60.0				52.4	70.0		70.0	$14,640	$838	$13,801

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